Franz Beckenbauer - Sport Stars
"Franz Anton Beckenbauer" (born September 11, 1945) is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed "der Kaiser" ('the emperor') because of his elegant style, his leadership qualities, his first name 'Franz' (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors called Francis in English), and his dominance on the football pitch. He is generally regarded as the greatest German footballer of all time and also as one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. ....more
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Beckenbauer expects Klose to join Bayern Munich for new season
Jun 18, 2007, 12:50 GMT
Munich - Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer expects Germany striker Miroslav Klose to join the club at the start of the season, he told a German newspaper on Monday. ... more
Beckenbauer to work as social ambassador for FIFA
May 28, 2007, 10:52 GMT
Zurich - Franz Beckenbauer will work as a social ambassador for FIFA when he becomes a member of of the organization's Executive Committee later this week. ... more
Beckenbauer ready for new challenge as FIFA executive
Jan 23, 2007, 8:57 GMT
Dusseldorf, Germany - As World Cup chief organizer, Franz Beckenbauer flew around the world welcoming each and every participant while discovering his heart for footballing diplomacy. ... more
Beckenbauer: 2006 was most eventful year of my life
Dec 9, 2006, 13:16 GMT
Munich - German football legend Franz Beckenbauer says 2006 was 'the most eventful year of my life' after successfully organizing the World Cup and getting married for a third time. ... more
First World Cup memorabilia auction on Saturday
Jul 31, 2006, 17:41 GMT
Frankfurt, Germany - A tie from organising committee chief Franz Beckenbauer, a track suit from coach Juergen Klinsmann and football boots from German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. ... more
